“Leave Sports to Ruto”: Taveta MP John Bwire Fires Back at Gachagua

Taveta Member of Parliament John Bwire has criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his remarks on sports, telling him to allow President William Ruto to handle matters concerning the sector.

Bwire made the comments while addressing a gathering, where he appeared to respond to Gachagua’s involvement in discussions surrounding sports and its management.

In remarks shared by The Standard Digital on Friday, October 30, 2026, the legislator urged the former Deputy President to leave sports-related matters to the Head of State.

“Leave matters to do with sports to President Ruto,” Bwire said.

Although the brief clip shared by the publication does not provide the full background of the disagreement, Bwire’s remarks point to a difference in opinion over the role political leaders should play in discussions about the sports sector.

The comments come amid continued political exchanges between leaders allied to President Ruto’s administration and those supporting Gachagua, who leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).

Gachagua has remained an outspoken critic of the current administration since his departure from government. He has frequently addressed national issues and challenged the government over its policies and decisions.

His political activities have also focused on bringing together opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election. In recent engagements, he has called for cooperation among opposition parties and urged leaders to work towards agreeing on a joint presidential candidate.

Bwire, on the other hand, has been among the political leaders publicly supporting the Ruto administration. He has previously defended the government’s direction and encouraged leaders to back its development agenda.

The latest exchange adds to the growing political differences between government allies and opposition figures as the country moves closer to the next general election.

Sports remains an important national issue, involving government policy, investment in facilities, support for athletes and the management of sporting institutions. Kenya has a strong sporting reputation, particularly in athletics, and discussions about the sector often attract public interest.

However, Bwire’s statement does not provide details about the specific sports issue that prompted his response to Gachagua. The full recording would be necessary to establish the context of the disagreement and the remarks that came before his intervention.

For now, the Taveta MP has made his position clear, arguing that matters concerning sports should be left to President Ruto. Whether Gachagua will respond to the remarks remains to be seen.

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